PTI's Senator Faisal Javed Khan has announced that legislation is being prepared to ensure that Pakistani artists get royalty payments and other financial dues for their endeavours. He took to Twitter to explain the reasoning behind the new initiative.
A number of prominent artists in the country responded on Twitter, hailing the proposed legislation as a welcome initiative.
The senator from the ruling party noted that various other countries in the world have regulatory frameworks that ensure artists are paid when their work is re-run, but in Pakistan such a mechanism is lacking.
A number of prominent artists in the country responded on Twitter, hailing the proposed legislation as a welcome initiative.
The senator from the ruling party noted that various other countries in the world have regulatory frameworks that ensure artists are paid when their work is re-run, but in Pakistan such a mechanism is lacking.
Most countries around the world give royalties /residuals to artists every time a show, their work is re-run, a 2nd time or more. However, sadly in Pak whr many artists are already underpaid, there is no policy or law ensuring that artists be given financial credit for their work
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) April 12, 2021
Therefore, it is very critical to fill the gaps & bring proper framework via amendments in legislation to ensure that our producers, artists get thr rights to royalties. Am in touch with all stakeholders & iA a comprehensive bill is being brought soon to address this v imp issue
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) April 12, 2021